Nairn travel guide

Nairn Tourism | Nairn Guide

You're Going to Love Nairn

With a population of 8,551, Nairn is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Nairn deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Nairn

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sundancer Bar & Restaurant (Harbour St) and Afternoon Tea at Muthu Newton Hotel (Muthu Newton Hotel) are great picks.

When to visit Nairn

Nairn in November
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nairn in November
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nairn in July, when the average temperature is 55.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 62.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Nairn, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Nairn

Plane

When flying to Nairn, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Nairn from the United States departs from Denver and takes around 13h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by LNER. The train journey from Nairn to Edinburgh takes 3h 28m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $160 for a 7h 03m trip. The train station in Nairn is called Nairn, and is located 6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Nairn is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 115 miles from Nairn. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nairn, including Megabus, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Nairn takes 208 miles and will cost you around $45. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 218 miles.

Plane

When flying to Nairn, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Nairn from the United States departs from Denver and takes around 13h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by LNER. The train journey from Nairn to Edinburgh takes 3h 28m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $160 for a 7h 03m trip. The train station in Nairn is called Nairn, and is located 6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Nairn is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 115 miles from Nairn. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nairn, including Megabus, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Nairn takes 208 miles and will cost you around $45. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 218 miles.

Airports near Nairn

Airlines serving Nairn

KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (186 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (976 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (57 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (975 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,439 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (122 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,406 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (548 reviews)
GOL
Good (698 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nairn

Average rates range from around $126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $216 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nairn

Most booked hotels in Nairn

Golf View Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1035 reviews)
$291+
Aurora Hotel & Italian Restaurant
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 372 reviews)
$76+
Muthu Newton Hotel (Near Inverness Airport)
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1662 reviews)
$150+
Waverley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 11 reviews)
$110+
Clubhouse Hotel And Orchid Restaurant
4 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$183+

Renting a car in Nairn

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Nairn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47.

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Nairn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47.